02/22/2024 updated

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Data Scientist

Aveiro, Portugal
Only remote
PhD Astronomy
Aveiro, Portugal
Only remote
PhD Astronomy

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CV - Vasco Neves

3D Modeling3D Printing3D ScanningArtificial IntelligenceData AnalysisArduinoComputer VisionComputer ProgrammingData VisualizationFortran (Programming Language)R (Programming Language)Statistical Hypothesis TestingPython (Programming Language)CURLLinear RegressionMATLABMachine LearningNumPyOpen Source TechnologyPhysicsRecommender SystemsSciPySQL DatabasesSalesforce TableauReinforcement LearningPyTorchpandasMatplotlibScikit LearnPlotlyE-books
Python (Packages: NumPy, SciPy, Statsmodels, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Cufflinks, Scikit-Learn, Pytorch), R (packages: Tidyr, Car, Ae, Dpblyr, Plyr, Rdd, Modelr, Statmod, Ggplot2, Cowplot, Curl, Dplyr), SQL, Tableau, MATLAB, Fortran, Digital Fabrication (3D CAD Design, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, CNCs, Electronic Circuit Design & Circuit Making, IoT device programming, networking, and communication), Embedded Programming (Arduino and ESP32), Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishNative speakerFrenchGoodPortugueseNative speakerSpanishGood

Project history

Data Science Researcher

Universidade de Aveiro

Government and Public Services

Leverage expertise in Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) pipelines to calculate Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS).
• Publish a review paper encompassing 100 methods for PRS calculation, a thorough endeavor evidenced by 240+ references.
• Engage in scientific research using data science techniques within the realm of medical sciences including developing innovative tools for personalized medicine, and contributing to population studies.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Served as the Project Coordinator overseeing a transition from in-person to remote learning for participating students.
* Led the development of low-cost, open-source sensors for air quality measurements.
* Contributed to the creation of a WebSIG platform, facilitating collaborative mapping initiatives using applied statistics and data
science principles, based on air quality and noise monitoring campaigns to gather valuable environmental data.
* Conducted comprehensive accredited training sessions for high school teachers as well as training for students, instructing on
air quality & noise measurements and collaborative mapping techniques.
* Successfully guided the publication of student-generated data, with the primary objective of raising awareness and advocating
for public measures addressing environmental concerns.
* Authored an e-book on best practices in collaborative mapping activities.

PHYSICS PROFESSOR

INSTITUTO FEDERAL DO PARANÁ
Instructed several physics subjects, involving laboratory and theoretical classes.
* Served as the Coordinator of the Physics course at IFPR in 2018.
* Led research projects as the coordinator in the realm of open-source hardware, overseeing initiatives such as telescope dome
automation, 3D printer development, and plastic extruder advancements.

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW

CNPQ-MCT
Conducted advanced studies on M stars at UFRN, Natal, BR utilizing data science tools.
* Secured a competitive Young Talents Grant from the Brazilian Ciência Sem Fronteiras program.
* Demonstrated project proposal competence resulting in the publication of multiple research papers.
* Functioned as a referee, contributing to document review processes.

GRADUATE RESEARCHER

Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto
Researcher with FCT PhD Fellowship focusing on astrophysics, using data science methodologies to analyze and model data.

* Developed strong research skills and collaborative teamwork, resulting in the successful publication of 10+ articles.
* Adapted to different cultural environments, showcasing flexibility and intercultural competence.
* Effective communicator of complex concepts to diverse audiences, including experts, high school students, and the public.

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